Ep. 6 - "The Story of Wanat" with SSG Ryan Pitts

April 22, 2016 00:29:43
Ep. 6 - "The Story of Wanat" with SSG Ryan Pitts
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Ep. 6 - "The Story of Wanat" with SSG Ryan Pitts

Apr 22 2016 | 00:29:43

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Show Notes

We talk with SSG Ryan Pitts, Medal of Honor recipient, about 2008's Battle of Wanat. His unit experienced a large scale, determined attack in the mountains of Afghanistan which resulting in nine Americans killed. We hear his story and discuss ways that further leaders can prepare themselves for situations similar to those he experienced.

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